Tag: tankers

• Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 - 17:21 UTC

  Royal Navy orders four 37.000 tons tankers to support renewed surface fleet and attack submarines

  

  A new generation of 37.000-tons tankers has been ordered for the Royal Navy fleet, the MoD announced Wednesday. The new Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) tankers will maintain the Royal Navy’s ability to refuel at sea and will provide fuel to warships and task groups.